CITY
Wells
Kansas · 10 residents · 1.396 sq mi
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The short version
60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 40.0% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2020 – 2024
202410
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
5 to 90%(0)
10 to 140%(0)
15 to 190%(0)
20 to 240%(0)
25 to 340%(0)
35 to 440%(0)
45 to 540%(0)
55 to 6440%(4)
65 to 740%(0)
75 to 8460%(6)
85 and over0%(0)
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Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
US average: 53.3%
Section 03
Housing
RELATED:See current rent listings in Wells on RentDataNow
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(10)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Section 04 · Origins
Detailed origins & ancestry
Ancestry
German60%(6)
RANKED:Largest German population
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
100.0%
US average: 89.6%
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
40.0%
60.0%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married100%(4)
Married0%(0)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married0%(0)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced100%(6)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Wells, Kansas?
Wells, Kansas has about 10 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
How educated are people in Wells, Kansas?
About 60.0% of adults age 25 and over in Wells, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Wells, Kansas?
About 40.0% of people in Wells, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.
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